A Delhi court has sent the case on the alleged attack on CM Rekha Gupta to the sessions court for trial starting November 10. The accused face serious BNS charges, including attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy.
New Delhi: The formal trial in the case involving the alleged attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public hearing at her Civil Lines camp office on August 20 will officially begin on November 10.
On Saturday, Judicial Magistrate Kartik Taparia from Tis Hazari Court sent the matter to a sessions court for trial and listed the case for further proceedings on the same date.
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Earlier, on October 18, the court had taken cognisance of a 400-page chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police against Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai (41) and his associate Syed Tahsin Raza.
The charges were filed under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including those related to attempt to murder, assault or obstruction of a public servant, and criminal conspiracy.
According to the police chargesheet, Khimjibhai allegedly attacked Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a “Jan Sunwai” (public hearing) after becoming angry over her public support for the Supreme Court’s August 11 order directing authorities to relocate stray dogs from public areas.
Meanwhile, Khimjibhai’s plea seeking medical treatment for his vision issues and frequent headaches was also discussed by the court.
The Tihar Jail authorities submitted that the accused had been given
“adequate medical treatment within the jail premises.”
Earlier, on October 30, the court had directed the jail officials to provide a medical report on the health condition of Rajesh Bhai Khimji.
In September, the court had also directed the Delhi Police to give a copy of the FIR to Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya, after his counsel complained that he had not been provided with one despite being under arrest for serious charges.
The court stated:
“In view thereof, the instant application is allowed and IO concerned is directed to supply the copy of FIR within 24 hours against due acknowledgment. Application stands disposed of. Accused is also directed not to publish, circulate or disseminate the contents of the FIR in the public domain or to any third party without the permission of this court.”
This direction came after Sakariya moved an application alleging that not receiving a copy of the FIR violated his rights as an accused.
The Delhi Police, however, opposed his plea, claiming that the FIR had been classified as “sensitive” under an internal order and could not be shared at that stage. They also said the request was “premature and not maintainable.”
During the hearing, the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) informed the court that the FIR could be shared only if the accused gave an undertaking that he would not circulate or disclose its contents.
However, Sakariya’s counsel strongly objected, arguing that no such undertaking is required under law, and withholding the FIR would violate natural justice and due process.
After hearing both sides, the court ruled in favour of the accused. The Magistrate clearly stated that the FIR must be shared but with confidentiality safeguards.
The order read that
“the FIR must be provided, while simultaneously protecting the confidentiality of its contents by directing that Sakariya must not publish or circulate the document without prior permission of the court.”
Previously, on September 22, the Delhi Court had extended the judicial custody of Rajesh Khimji and Tehseen Syed till October 6 in the same case. The order was passed after both accused were produced before the court via video conferencing.
The Delhi Police were represented by Special Public Prosecutor Advocate Pradeep Rana and Advocate Gagan Bhatnagar.
As the trial now moves to the sessions court, the case will continue to attract attention due to its connection with an alleged attack on a sitting Chief Minister, and the issues it raises about transparency, medical rights of prisoners, and procedural fairness in criminal proceedings.
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